Marion County

The decision comes more than a month after the board delayed a vote following public outcry from parents, teachers and students.

Florida public safety leaders raised concerns about Amendment 3, saying changes to the homestead exemption could leave local governments with less money for police, fire and emergency response.

Much of Central Florida is in an “extreme” water shortage, as declared by regional water management districts.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida said the boost in funding for the Farmers Feeding Florida program will help provide more food to the community.

MCPS also approved a “Future-Focused Operations Plan,” which calls for reducing the number of elementary schools by four over the next five years.

Last month was the hottest July on record in the U.S. Meanwhile, parts of Central Florida had near-record high temperatures, and some counties responded to more heat-related incidents than usual.

A set of rule changes recently announced by the Trump administration will weaken protections for plants, as well as animals.

Drought conditions affecting most of the region haven’t improved, according to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Most state parks are free to visit this Memorial Day weekend, in honor of the holiday and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Every part of Florida has been in some level of drought for the last three months, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.